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Broad 1st metacarpal

MedGen UID:
869669
Concept ID:
C4024097
Finding
Synonym: Wide 1st long bone of hand
 
HPO: HP:0010027

Definition

Increased width of the 1st metacarpal. In contrast to the proximal phalanges of the digits 2-5, the proximal phalanx of the thumb is embryologically equivalent to the middle phalanges of the other digits, whereas the first metacarpal is embryologically of phalangeal origin and as such equivalent to the proximal phalanges of the other digits. [from HPO]

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Armour CM, Bulman DE, Hunter AG
J Med Genet 2000 Apr;37(4):292-6. doi: 10.1136/jmg.37.4.292. PMID: 10745048Free PMC Article

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